What day and time will 'Tetris' release? Everything you need to know about Apple TV+'s comedy-drama
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: What are the similarities between 'Minecraft', 'Mario', and 'Tetris'? They're all among the most financially successful video games in history, with the most recent title delivering more than 200 million copies since its release in 1984. The block-dropping puzzle game has since become a fixture of video gaming history, spawning countless documentaries and contests centered on its simple yet immensely addicting gameplay. While most people are aware of the game's Soviet beginnings, they may be unaware that the series was the focal point of an international legal fight spanning numerous nations.
The new Apple TV+ exclusive film 'Tetris' promises to chronicle the origin story of the puzzle game. Suffice it, needless to say, it will not be a straightforward success story. Foreign interests, illegal licensed transactions, and geopolitical divisions will undoubtedly provide an interesting look into how 'Tetris' became so successful. It's difficult to believe that such a basic puzzle game could have such a complex tale. However, here we are. This is all we know so far about the impending 'Tetris' movie.
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When will ‘Tetris’ release?
'Tetris' is all set to be released on March 31, 2023.
How to watch ‘Tetris’?
'Tetris' will be available exclusively on Apple TV+ beginning March 31.
What is the plot of ‘Tetris’?
'Tetris' will recount the tale of the eponymous puzzle game from the point of view of Henk Rogers, a guy caught up in the Cold War who sees possibilities in licensing 'Tetris' for a global market. Sadly, because Tetris was developed in the Soviet Union, a war of ideas ensues in pushing it beyond the red curtain. It is in Rogers' best interests to complete his work. His contribution would be crucial in solidifying the original Game Boy as one of the best-selling video game systems of all time, just by simply licensing Tetris as an included game with each unit.
We might properly expect some dramatized components to overtake portions of the genuine tale, as with every biopic. There was probably no dramatic vehicle pursuit, nor were there several violent clashes along the way to bringing 'Tetris' to the west. Taron Egerton spoke openly about his involvement in the project in an interview with GQ, stating that the film is "more like The Social Network" than 'The Lego Movie'. This has a number of ramifications.
Let us not forget that 'The Social Network' was panned by its subject, Mark Zuckerberg, for various falsehoods and exaggerations. 'Tetris', like 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'Elvis', should be viewed as a "broad strokes" tale for a large audience. If you want a more extensive history of Tetris, there are lots of free materials accessible elsewhere.
Who stars in ‘Tetris’?
Taron Egerton, as previously stated, will have an important role in the main cast. As Henk Rogers, he appears to add a charming appeal to the sophisticated entrepreneur, all while being able to take the approaching threat of Soviet Russia seriously. Curiously, Egerton does have some expertise that qualifies him for the job. His portrayal as Eggsy in The Kingsman saga established him as a capable action performer who also dabbled in geopolitics. Egerton was also hailed for his portrayal of Elton John in 2019's Rocketman, in which he not only recreated the larger-than-life figure's attitude but also sang throughout the film.
Alexey Pajitnov, the game's designer, is another important character in 'Tetris'. He was a computer scientist by trade, and he frequently created games to test the capabilities of the equipment he worked with. Those attempts would lead to the invention of Tetris indirectly since he was inspired by a similar game he played as a youngster. Nikita Efremov, a Russian-born actor who has previously been in the Russian series Londongrad as well as the war-themed drama Ballada o bombere, will play Pajitnov. When the two finally formed The Tetris Company in 1996, we may anticipate him to play an equally prominent character in the movie as Henk Rogers.
Other cast members include Matthew Marsh (Dunkirk, Knightfall) as Mikhail Gorbachev and Togo Igawa (Robotboy, Giri/Haji) as Hiroshi Yamauchi, Nintendo's president at the time. Toby Jones (The Hunger Games, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Ben Miles (Andor, The Crown), Roger Allam (V for Vendetta), Sofya Lebedeva (Vikings: Valhalla, 1703), and Sharon Young will also appear (The Replacement).
What is the buzz around ‘Tetris’?
'Tetris' has been under development since July 2020, and will most likely be disrupted by the worldwide coronavirus epidemic. As far as we know, this film has nothing to do with Larry Kasanoff's proposed Tetris trilogy. Despite rumors that Kasanoff's first 'Tetris' film will be filmed in China on an 80-million-dollar budget, there has been no word since 2016. We may probably infer that the project has either been put on indefinite hold or has been secretly discontinued.
Trailer
The first trailer for the film was released on February 16, watch it below: